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Malaysia Weighs Easing Its Rare Earth Export Ban: 3 Sourcing Shifts for Foreign Buyers
Malaysia is weighing a conditional easing of its raw rare earth export ban, tied to foreign investment and tech transfer. Three sourcing moves for foreign buyers.
China’s New Anti-Crime Sweep: 5-Step Extortion Protection Playbook for Foreign Companies
China launched a one-year anti-crime drive targeting syndicates and online extortion rings. A five-step protection playbook for foreign companies in China.
China’s Auto Crackdown Mandates Longer NEV Reliability Tests: 3 Moves for Foreign Suppliers
China's regulators are mandating longer NEV reliability tests as the auto price-war crackdown deepens. Three compliance moves for foreign suppliers and JV partners.
China’s Power Market Enters a More Volatile Era as Prices Go Real-Time: 3 Moves for Foreign Firms
China's electricity spot market is spreading — prices now swing every 15 minutes as renewables surge. What foreign manufacturers must do about energy-cost volatility in China in 2026.
How Global Brands Win in China’s Sluggish Retail Market: 4 Moves for Foreign Firms
Adidas grew China sales 16% while total retail grew 1.3%. The K-shaped recovery is real — here's how premium, functional, and localized categories are winning, and how foreign brands should position entry.
China Completes First Outbound Digital Yuan Payment: 3 Settlement Shifts for Foreign Firms
China settled its first outbound digital yuan payment to Malaysia in 30 minutes via the CBETS platform. Here's what faster, cheaper e-CNY settlement rails mean for foreign companies trading with China.